The cult 2001 movie Brie Larson didn’t “have any business” even auditioning for
Brie Larson has recalled auditioning for Spy Kids as a child, despite acknowledging she “didn’t have any business” going for the part. She wanted to play a child spy, but did not land a role in the 2001 film, which became a stylish family hit and launched a fast-moving series.
The first three Spy Kids films came out annually from 2001 to 2003, while later entries in 2011 and 2022 received a much weaker response. Larson went on to build her career through television and acclaimed independent films before winning an Academy Award for Room; she later played Carol Danvers in the Marvel films, including the commercial hit Captain Marvel and the poorly performing The Marvels.
- Brie Larson auditioned for Spy Kids as a child.
- She wanted to play a child spy but did not get a part.
- The franchise’s first three films arrived between 2001 and 2003.
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Spy Kids is a family adventure film about two children who discover that their parents are spies and set out to rescue them. Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, it opened in 2001 and mixed spy gadgets and action with a child-centred story.
The film’s success led to two sequels released in the following two years, followed by later instalments. Brie Larson was a child actor at the time and auditioned for a role, but did not appear in the film. She later became known for independent films and major studio roles, including an Oscar-winning performance in Room.